H.R.2378 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, 111th Congress

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Tim Ryan

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Latest Action: Sep 29, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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House Committee on Ways and Means

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Senate Committee on Finance

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on September 29, 2010,
with a roll call of 348 ayes, 79 nays, and 6 not voting.

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64% of users support H.R.2378

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Alliance for American Manufacturing

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AFL-CIO

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Coalition of Service Industries

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National Cattleman's Beef Association

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American Soybean Association

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Highest Rated User Comments

On
September 29, 2010,
by
nyconcepts
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Why are we blaming another countries soveriegn right to flucuate their currencey as they see fit.What we need to do is effect regulation to reduce business costs, overhead, taxes and union benefits to make our country more competitve in the global market. Only 1% of U.S. companies export goods and services. Why not expend our efforts to support and educate businesses on selling beyond our borders. Quit creating protectionist measures that will have the effect of a trade war with the hastest growing economy in the world!
The bill "would create a very damaging thing to the world economy and the stability of Asia," Nobel-Prize winning economist Robert Mundell told Bloomberg Television. "This would have a wounding effect on the stability of international relations. There's never been any precedent in economic history where a country through any legal system was forced to appreciate its currency relative to another country."
http://moneymorning.com/2010/09/29/house-currency-bill/

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As noted by nyconcepts, a user on OpenCongress.org, on September 29, 2010, "Why are we blaming another countries soveriegn right to flucuate their currencey as they see fit.What we need to do is effect regulation to reduce business costs, overhead, taxes and union benefits to make our country more competitve in the global market. Only 1% of U.S. companies export goods and services. Why not expend our efforts to support and educate businesses on selling beyond our borders. Quit creating protectionist measures that will have the effect of a trade war with the hastest growing economy in the world!
The bill "would create a very damaging thing to the world economy and the stability of Asia," Nobel-Prize winning economist Robert Mundell told Bloomberg Television. "This would have a wounding effect on the stability of international relations. There's never been any precedent in economic history where a country through any legal system was forced to appreciate its currency relative to another country."
http://moneymorning.com/2010/09/29/house-currency-bill/ "

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September 28, 2009,
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jnuznoff
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This well meaning legislation will no doubt have 'unintended consequences' such as retaliation by those countries affected by the tariffs imposed. The net result is lower economic activity and higher consumer prices. Let's aim for a more productive American economy via lower corporate taxes and less government interference!

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As noted by jnuznoff, a user on OpenCongress.org, on September 28, 2009, "This well meaning legislation will no doubt have 'unintended consequences' such as retaliation by those countries affected by the tariffs imposed. The net result is lower economic activity and higher consumer prices. Let's aim for a more productive American economy via lower corporate taxes and less government interference!"

Highly Rated Blog Articles

Conservative But NOT Religious: Some Presidential Candidates Could ...
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September 24, 2011
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Mia Holl
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Both voted Nay on the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes and to ..

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As noted by Mia Holl on September 24, 2011, "Both voted Nay on the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes and to .." (http://conservativebutnotreligious.blogspot.com/2011/09/some-presidential-candidates-could-be.html)

Trade War with China?
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December 22, 2010
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The Harriton Banner
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This piece of legislation has become known as HR 2378. Representatives Ryan and Murphy have justified its development because “[w]ith an estimated 2.4 million American jobs lost to China in the past decade because of Beijing's currency ...

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As noted by The Harriton Banner on December 22, 2010, "This piece of legislation has become known as HR 2378. Representatives Ryan and Murphy have justified its development because “[w]ith an estimated 2.4 million American jobs lost to China in the past decade because of Beijing&#39;s currency ..." (http://www.hhsbanner.com/news/2010/12/23/trade-war-with-china/)

CPA Salutes Congressmen Ryan and Murphy – Trade Reform
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December 20, 2010
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Trade Reform
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“Congressman Tim Murphy worked hard to explain the HR 2378 to his Republican colleagues and convinced a majority to vote for the bill.” said Dave Frengel, chair of the Pennsylvania Chapter of CPA. “Congressman Tim Ryan was the original ...

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As noted by Trade Reform on December 20, 2010, "“Congressman Tim Murphy worked hard to explain the HR 2378 to his Republican colleagues and convinced a majority to vote for the bill.” said Dave Frengel, chair of the Pennsylvania Chapter of CPA. “Congressman Tim Ryan was the original ..." (http://www.tradereform.org/2010/12/cpa-salutes-congressmen-ryan-and-murphy/)

Highly Rated News Articles

Economist Says China's Yuan Policy Based on its Own Needs
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September 27, 2010
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Caixin Online
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...of the yuan, but a low savings rate and high spending. On September 24, the Means and Ways Committee of the U.S. House passed H.R.2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade in a verbal vote, allowing the Ministry of Commerce to adopt subsidies for exports to

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As noted by Caixin Online on September 27, 2010, "...of the yuan, but a low savings rate and high spending. On September 24, the Means and Ways Committee of the U.S. House passed H.R.2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade in a verbal vote, allowing the Ministry of Commerce to adopt subsidies for exports to" (http://english.caing.com/2010-09-28/100185056.html)

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May 13, 2009
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The Journal of Commerce Online
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A bipartisan group of 40 members of Congress -- 23 Democrats and 17 Republicans -- have sponsored the House bill, HR 2378. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Olympia ...

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As noted by The Journal of Commerce Online on May 13, 2009, "A bipartisan group of 40 members of Congress -- 23 Democrats and 17 Republicans -- have sponsored the House bill, HR 2378. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Olympia ..." (http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Money/Story/STIStory_376593.html)

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